US signals to Israel more arms shipments could be paused over Rafah offensive
by Julian Borger in Washington and Peter Beaumont in from World news | The Guardian on (#6MNGP)
Move would mark significant pivot in relations as pressure builds on Israel to pull back from attack
US officials have signalled to Israel that more arms shipments could be delayed if the Israeli military pushes ahead with an offensive in Rafah, Gaza, in what would mark the start of a major pivot in relations between the two countries.
Lloyd Austin, the US defence secretary, confirmed on Wednesday that the Biden administration had paused the supply of thousands of large bombs to Israel, in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade the city.
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